Do the nutritional needs of athletes differ from non-athletes?
Competitive athletes, sedentary individuals and people who exercise for health and fitness all need the same basic nutrients. Particular health conditions may require additional supplementation. The intensity of an individual sports or training program may cause some athletes to have higher calorie and fluid requirements. Eating a variety of foods to meet increased calorie needs helps to ensure that the athletes diet contain appropriate amounts of carbohydrate, protein, vitamins and minerals.
